Top page > Checklist of Mt. Fuji Climbing
Use this as a check list to prepare your climbing gears.
This list is made for climbing in July to August.
The information is based on May 2015.
Gears | Features | Soranoshita deals | availability at the hut | necessity | check |
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Gears for safety and protection | |||||
Sack | 30L with a waist belt is preferable. How to pack and carry is also an important issues. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Rainwear | Vinyl coat is no good. Gore-Tex is highly comfortable | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Headlight | Take an extra battery with you | Rental & for sale | batteries are available | ◎ | |
Trekking Shoes | Ankle high and with strong sole. Water-proof material is necessary | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Socks / Stockings | Should be thick and quick-dry material | Only for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Wears against the cold | Light-weight down or fleece | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Trekking Pants | Quick-dry material is recommended. Cotton is no good. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Middle wear | Light to middle thick long-sleeved shirt and T-shirt. Cotton is no good. | Only for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Base layer | Water absorbing and quick dry sport shirt is comfortable in summer. | Only for sale | unavailable | ◎ | |
Hat | Broad-brimmed hat to cut Ultra Violet Ray. Knitted hat for sun rise watching. | Rental & for sale | availablein some | ◎ | |
Canteen/hydration | Take at least 1L or more water with you. Hydration is useful. | Rental & for sale | available: water 500yen | ◎ | |
Snacks/energy food | Easy to eat, packed one by one snack. Such as soft cookie and doughnut. | Not available | available | ◎ | |
Mt. Fuji climbing route map/map | Look at the map and make an image beforehand. We provide an App. | An App is provided | Available in some | ◎ | |
Medicines | Pain-killer such as Loxonin or Aspirin is useful. | Not available | unavailable | ◎ | |
First Aid | Taping is useful in case of accident | Not available | unavailable | ◎ | |
Survival Sheet | So called "Silver Sheet" or Aluminum sheet. @ to,000 at the stores. | Only for sale | unavailable | ○ | |
Mobile Phones | Turn it on only when necessary. | Not available | unavailable | ◎ | |
Insurance Card | Better to have it with you just in case. You can show it later, as well. | Not available | unavailable | ○ | |
Equipment to reduce weariness | |||||
Trekking Poles | They help reduce the leg tiredness' especially in climbing down Mt. Fuji. | Rental & for sale | Kongotsue or wood stick is sold | ○ | |
Support Tights | The beginners are recommended to choose the ones that help joints and muscle movements. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | △ | |
Portable Oxygen | Not only caned but also oxygen drink and food are available. | Only for sale | available | △ | |
UV protection cream/lotion | Ultra Violet ray is 40 % more at the summit. Make sure to protect your skins. | not available | Available in some | ○ | |
Snacks (Supplements) | Some Amino acid supplements reduce muscle fatigue | not available | available | △ | |
Equipment to make climbing comfortable | |||||
change of clothes | The beginners tend to take too many. Underwear, socks and undershirt are enough | not available | unavailable | ○ | |
Spats | They prevent rain and sand from coming into your shoes. | Rental & for sale | Available in some | ○ | |
Gloves | Wind and water proof are preferable | Rental & for sale | Available in some | ○ | |
Sunglasses | In sunny days, Ultra Violet Ray is strong. They protect your eyes from this glairiness. | Rental & for sale | Available in some | ○ | |
Sack cover | Big plastic bag can be used instead. | Rental & for sale | Available in some | ○ | |
Facial mask | Sandy dust might be awful. You might need it to protect your face and eyes. | not available | Available in some | ○ | |
Towel | If you have a towel scarf around your neck, it keeps you warm as you wait to see sun rise. | Only for sale | Available in some | ○ | |
Wet tissue paper/Wipe | No shower or bath is available. Wiping off your sweat makes you comfortable | not available | Available in some | △ | |
Toilet paper | You'd better take it with you in case they don't have one. | Only for sale | @ at the toilet | ○ | |
Plastic bags | Take a garbage box size and a supermarket size. | not available | unavailable | ○ | |
Disposable pocket body warmer | Night at the summit is as cold as winter in Tokyo | not available | Available in some | △ | |
Ear plugs | For better sleep at the hut, you should have them. | not available | unavailable | ○ | |
Money in cash | If you have some, they might be helpful in some way or another. | not available | unavailable | ○ | |
Wrist watch | Check and find out the time of sun-rise. 4:30 am to 5:00 in July and August. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | ○ | |
Gears to add another enjoyment | |||||
Camera | Keeping it in your pocket to warm helps to keep the battery. | not available | unavailable | △ | |
Radio | Information about the mountain and weather makes your climbing more enjoyable | Only for sale | unavailable | △ | |
Small burner | Those who want to eat cup noodle or drink coffee at the top must take. Don't forget fuel. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | △ | |
Cup noodle/coffee etc. | You can buy them at the huts. About 500 yen including hot water | not available | available | △ | |
Altimeter | It tells you that you are progressing. | Rental & for sale | unavailable | △ | |
Binoculars | You can enjoy night sky with stars as well as scenery | unavailable | △ |
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Take it if possible : ○
With it you can be more comfortable and enjoyable: △
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